Cooper Flagg scored 42 factors and broke Duke’s single-game scoring record by a freshman in the course of the Blue Devils’ 86-78 win over Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon.
The extremely touted Flagg moved previous Zion Williamson (35 factors, 2019 vs. Syracuse) on Duke’s all-time record amongst freshmen. He additionally turned the primary Duke participant to succeed in the 40-point mark in a recreation since JJ Redick did it in opposition to Virginia in January 2006, and Flagg additionally set the ACC freshman report.
Jared McCain (35), Redick (34) and Marvin Bagley III (34) are subsequent on the Blue Devils’ single-game freshman scoring record.
Whereas reaching the 30-point and 40-point marks for the primary time with No. 4 Duke, Flagg hit a career-high 4 3-pointers, 11 pictures from the sector and 17 free throws. He additionally matched a career-high with seven assists and threw down one other large dunk.
Flagg and the Blue Devils will look to increase their 10-game successful streak on Tuesday in opposition to the Miami Hurricanes.
